Derrick Hearl Wilson

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Derrick Hearl Wilson

also known as Derrick H. Wilson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at New Albany, IN
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +11 more

117 E. Spring Street 420 Elsby Bldg, New Albany, IN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Derrick

Biography

Author: "Winning Techniques for Taking and Defending Depositions," (Program Chair, 1998); Civil Procedure and Evidence, ICLEF Seminar, 2002-2007; "Dumping a Client (or Breaking Up is Hard to do, Expens...

Clients make the lawyer. Our firm focuses on your goals and the best plan to accomplish your goals. Offering remote consultations through video or voice from the comfort of your home.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Other 9%

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Alimony 7%

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Child Custody 7%

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Corporate and Incorporation 7%

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Divorce and Separation 7%

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Estate Planning 7%

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Family 7%

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Life Insurance 7%

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Litigation 7%

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Medical Malpractice 7%

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Personal Injury 7%

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Probate 7%

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Trusts 7%

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Wills and Living Wills 7%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 34 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 34 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Mattox & Wilson

117 E. Spring Street 420 Elsby Bldg, New Albany, IN, 47150

mattoxwilson.com/attorneys/derrick-h-wilson/

Law Offices of Derrick Hearl Wilson

117 East Spring St, Suite 420, New Albany, IN, 47150

mattoxwilson.com/attorneys/derrick-h-wilson/

Mattox & Wilson, LLP

125 East Spring Street, New Albany, IN, 47150-3434

mattoxwilson.com/attorneys/derrick-h-wilson/

Online Presence

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Derrick Hearl Wilson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jen | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Family Law Attorney!

I can’t adequately express how thankful I am for Derrick Wilson. Having him in my corner has literally changed my life! Before hiring Mr. Wilson, I spent 5 years feeling like a victim and being scared of my ex-husband. Co-parenting was a nightmare. When I finally couldn’t take anymore I decided I... needed an attorney. When I walked into my first consultation meeting with Mr. Wilson I was a jumbled mess who felt powerless. Derrick listened to my concerns and provided excellent guidance on my parental rights and possible next steps. By the time our meeting was over I felt confident and ready for the road ahead. It’s been a year since that first meeting and Derrick has been by my side every step of the way! I can confidently say that hiring him was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I no longer feel scared or powerless thanks to Derrick’s help! He exceeded all of my expectations and has provided a sense of peace that I didn’t think was possible. If you are considering hiring an attorney, Derrick Wilson is the one you need!!

Derrick Wilson

Replied last December 1, 2021

I am truly moved by your kind words - this made my day!

Posted by Stephen | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top notch representation!

Derrick & Rebekah have helped me many times thru the last 20 year. They are fast, accurate and professional. There has never been a legal issue that I did not receive accurate and excellent advise. I would recommend their services to anyone requiring family law issues.

Posted by Hollie | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

This attorney is on top of everything! Very compassionate and thorough!

Derrick Wilson has been AMAZING at advising and representing me in my complicated and long divorce. He is always on top of the situation, and it is obvious his peers/competitors greatly respect him as well. He is a very compassionate person who always remains level-headed and always has my best int...erest in mind. He explains the process very well, in clear and concise steps. He communicates in a very efficient way to reduce costs while never making me feel bad for needing extra time when the situation requires it. He is fair and practical yet very intelligent and knows the law. Bottom line, you want this attorney on your side, not the other way around! If you need expert representation, Derrick Wilson is the best choice!

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Derrick has helped mediate and settle difficult disputes in which my clients have been involved, and his professionalism and desire to help people during difficult times makes him stand out in the community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

National Board of Legal Certification, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Partner, Mattox & Wilson, LLP

1991 - 2006

Assistant Attorney, Mattox & Mattox

Associations

Floyd County Bar Association

Member

Indiana Bar Association

Member

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Louisville Bar Association

Member

Louisville Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Section

Member

1998 - 1999

Floyd County Bar Association

President

1997 - 1998

Louisville Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Section

Co-chair

1997 - 1999

Indiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Council

1996 - 1997

Louisville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Chair Elect

1993 - 1994

Louisville Bar Association

President

1991 - 1992

Louisville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Secretary

Education

1991

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Louisville

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Wild, Wild West & Technology

West and Technology

2014

Conquest of the Planet of the Apps

Apps

2013

Google for Lawyers

Google

2012

Return to the Planet of the Apps

Apps

2011

There's an App for That

Apps

2010

Presenting a Case Before the Medical Review Panel

Medical Review Panel

2010

Ethical Fee Agreements

Fee Agreements

2009

Uncorked: Wine Law

Wine Law

2008

Medical Malpractice Planning to Panel

Medical Malpractice

2008

Applied Professionalism Program - Civility and Mentoring

Civility and Mentoring

2007

ICLEF Seminar

Practice Skills Summit Civil Litigation, ICLEF Seminar, 2007hh

2002

Medical Malpractice: Presentation and Mitigation Without Complete Exasperation

Medical Malpractice

2002

Litigation Boot Camp

Litigation

2002

Discovery Practice & Evidence

Discovery

2001

Dealing With Difficult Counsel

Difficult Counsel

2000

Planning Your First Tort Lawsuit

Tort Lawsuit

1999

Legal Ethics for Litigators

Legal Ethics

1996

Under Pressure: Stress and Success

Stress and Success

1996

Opening Statements in Wrongful Death Cases: The Defense Perspective

Defense Perspective - Wrongful Death

1996

How to Find the Courthouse

Finding the Courthouse

1996

Federal Court Practice for New Practitioner

Federal Court Practice

1996

Dealing with Substance Abuse Issues: Protecting Yourself and Your Client

Substance Abuse

1995

Mental Competency Issues

Mental Competency

N/A

Various

Frequent Presenter on Civil Practice, Professionalism, Law Practice Management, & Technology

Publications

2007

Civil Procedure and Evidence ICLEF Winning Techniques for Taking and Defending Depositions

1991

Journal of Family Law Drug Asset Forfeiture: In the War on Drugs Is the Innocent Spouse the Loser?

Languages

English

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